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Historical Items

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Item 33478

Shops in the Exchange Block, Biddeford, ca. 1915

Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: circa 1915 Location: Biddeford Media: Glass Negative

Item 25907

Margaret Chase Smith campaign hat, 1964

Contributed by: Margaret Chase Smith Library Date: 1964 Media: Photographic print

Item 25878

Margaret Chase Smith, Hat to Toss in Ring, 1964

Contributed by: Margaret Chase Smith Library Date: 1964 Location: Skowhegan Media: Silk

Online Exhibits

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Working Women of the Old Port

Women at the turn of the 20th century were increasingly involved in paid work outside the home. For wage-earning women in the Old Port section of Portland, the jobs ranged from canning fish and vegetables to setting type. A study done in 1907 found many women did not earn living wages.

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Student Exhibit: Historic Buildings on Madison Ave in Skowhegan

Take a tour and see some of the beautiful old buildings that used to be on Madison Avenue, Skowhegan? A few still remain, but most have been torn down.

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Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In

Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.

Site Pages

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tilson's Hat

"Tilson's Hat Civil War Union Cap worn by Perez TilsonThomaston Historical Society ➢ This is a recreation Henry Tilson’s possible conversation…"

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Lincoln, Maine - Osgood's Store

"… and evening dresses, coats, jackets, robes, and hats. Osgood’s did 90 percent of their buying at the Boston and New York style shows, having not…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin in Spanish cloak, Bangor, 1846

"He called it a silk, round topped fur hat. He also described the rest of his outfit, including where he purchased the items."